by Carole Epp | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
15 Dec 09
FE McWilliam Gallery & Studio
7:30-8:30pm
As part of Designers & Makers 2009, Joseph McBrinn, Lecturer in History & Theory of Design presents
‘From Arts and Crafts to Studio Crafts: The Development of Fine Craft in 20th century Ireland’. Admission £5, +44(0) 28 4062 3322 |
www.femcwilliam.com |
MAP |‘Designers and Makers 2009’, a stunning showcase of fine craft and design featuring the work of 45 well-established and up-and-coming talented craftspeople from Ireland and the UK, will be exhibited at the F.E. McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge from Saturday 3rd October 2009 until Sunday 17th January 2010.For more
info.
by Carole Epp | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
A Perfect State of Happiness
Candace Makowichuk & Ruth-Anne French
Until December 18th
“This group exhibition unites the small-scale ceramic sculptures of Ruth-Anne French and the photographic work of Candace Makowichuk. Both artists entertain aspects of play within their work while investigating individual points of interest. Using manufactured molds, thrown clay pottery and an intense colour pallet, French tinkers with formal design, pop culture and the handmade to present a series of amusing but bittersweet narratives that question beauty and truth. Makowichuk merges two photographic series; “The Identity Project” which examines identity issues in the context of women in society and identity in relation to the family, and “Through the Eyes of a Child,” depicting the playful aspects of childhood that remain constant over time, generations and cultures.”
Harcourt House Gallery
by Carole Epp | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am constantly in awe of the range of talents and creativity that the musing readers share with me. It really is such an honor to be a part of this community! We all have so many different perspectives and histories and styles and we are all unified by this incredible material and our unique and beautiful ways of speaking through that medium. Today again is a perfect example:
And in the artist’s own words:
“I have an eclectic spirit. I love arts and crafts and will give almost anything a try…always looking for a centering to pull all my creativity together. I took my first pottery class about five years ago and found in this medium that I could bring all my other interests together.
I am primarily a self taught artist. Trial and error are my main tools. I have taken several years of pottery classes at the local community college and enjoyed work shops with artists like John Calver, Carol Gentithes, and Sid Luck. I am always amazed how different every artist is with the clay!
I can remember being into creating even before grade school. I used to build little villages of sticks and stones under the shade of an old oak tree in my grandparents back yard. My father built our home and I would sneak scraps of drywall and wood to draw or paint on, this was in the first grade. I had a standard Japanese Pagoda that I loved to draw with water and mountains and evergreens in the back ground. I remember my first project in the second grade drawing local birds on a 2’x2’ board. I still love the smell of a new box of big fat Crayola crayons. High school would find me drawing for extra points on reports, or if you needed me you should look near one of the hallway bulletin boards where I would be creating something new. I have always had something near to work on…not always producing a good piece, but always a step to learning more about myself and the media I was using. Some of my best work has come from mistakes!”
http://wondrousstrangedesigns.blogspot.com/
www.wondrousstrange.etsy.com
by Carole Epp | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Red Lodge Clay Center has got many lovelies up for sale on their website. Gorgeous works by some amazing artists.
Jenny Mendes
Amelia Stamps
Renee Brown
It also looks like they have a pretty sweet line of exhibitions in the new year worth checking out.
by Carole Epp | Dec 8, 2009 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday
If you have temporary square footage to share, please email Melissa at [email protected] for further details.
Shout out to upcoming venues in Boston, New Orleans, Miami and London – the first locations to sign on!
ARTISTS: Register your works for review and possible selection for the CURATE THIS! 2010 exhibition at: http://www.thebecafoundation.org/global/calls-to-artists.html
for all the info on the BECA foundation and CURATE THIS 2010 check out their website here.
